Germanicus

nephew and adopted son of emperor Tiberius, heir apparent of the Roman Empire, and father of emperor Caligula
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Germanicus

Summary

Germanicus is a human[1]. He was born in Rome[2]. He was born on May 24, 15 BC[3]. He passed away in Antioch[4]. He died on October 10, 19[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], writer[8], and poet[9]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,462 views/month, #5,839 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Germanicus was born in Rome[2].
  • Germanicus died in Antioch[4].
  • Germanicus was born on May 24, 15 BC[3].
  • Germanicus was born on 15 BC[11].
  • Germanicus died on October 10, 19[5].
  • Germanicus died on 19[12].
  • Burial took place at Mausoleum of Augustus[13].
  • Germanicus's father was Nero Claudius Drusus[14].
  • Germanicus's father was Tiberius[15].
  • Germanicus's mother was Antonia Minor[16].
  • Germanicus was married to Agrippina the Elder[17].
  • A child of Germanicus was Caligula[18].
  • A child of Germanicus was Nero Caesar[19].
  • A child of Germanicus was Julia Drusilla[20].
  • A child of Germanicus was Julia Livilla[21].
  • A child of Germanicus was Drusus Caesar[22].
  • A child of Germanicus was Agrippina the Younger[23].
  • Germanicus held citizenship in Ancient Rome[24].
  • Germanicus's professions included politician[6].
  • Germanicus worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Germanicus worked as a writer[8].
  • Germanicus worked as a poet[9].
  • Germanicus held the position of ancient Roman senator[25].
  • Germanicus held the position of quaestor[26].
  • Germanicus held the position of Roman consul[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Rome[2], Germanicus… Recorded date of birth include May 24, 15 BC[3] and 15 BC[11]. Fathers listed include Nero Claudius Drusus[14], a politician[28], -0038–-0009[29], of Ancient Rome[30] and Tiberius[15], a military personnel[31], -0042–0037[32], of Ancient Rome[33], awarded the Olympic victor, tethrippon (4-horse chariot)[34]. His mother was Antonia Minor[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], writer[8], and poet[9]. Positions held include ancient Roman senator[25], a position[35], in Ancient Rome[36]; quaestor[26], a position[37], in Ancient Rome[38]; and Roman consul[27], an elective office[39], in Ancient Rome[40], founded in -0509[41].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Germanicus is Aratea[42]. Things named for him include 10208 he[43], an asteroid[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Olympic victor, tethrippon (4-horse chariot)[45], an award[46] and Roman triumph[47], a ceremony[48], in Ancient Rome[49].

Personal Life

Germanicus was married to Agrippina the Elder[17]. Children include Caligula[18], a politician[50], 0012–0041[51], of Ancient Rome[52]; Nero Caesar[19], a politician[53], 0006–0030[54], of Ancient Rome[55]; Julia Drusilla[20], 0016–0038[56], of Ancient Rome[57]; Julia Livilla[21], 0018–0042[58], of Ancient Rome[59]; Drusus Caesar[22], a politician[60], 0007–0033[61], of Ancient Rome[62]; and Agrippina the Younger[23], a politician[63], 0015–0059[64], of Ancient Rome[65].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 10, 19[5] and 19[12]. Germanicus died in Antioch[4]. He is buried at Mausoleum of Augustus[13].

Why It Matters

Germanicus ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,462 views/month, #5,839 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

Entities named for him include 10208 he[43], an asteroid[44].

FAQs

Where was Germanicus born?

Born in Rome[2], Germanicus…

Where did Germanicus die?

Germanicus died in Antioch[4].

Who were Germanicus's parents?

Germanicus's father was Nero Claudius Drusus[14]. Germanicus's mother was Antonia Minor[16].

Who was Germanicus married to?

Germanicus's spouses include Agrippina the Elder[17].

What did Germanicus do for work?

Germanicus worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], writer[8], and poet[9].

What awards did Germanicus receive?

Honors received include Olympic victor, tethrippon (4-horse chariot)[45] and Roman triumph[47].

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  6. [17] . Agrippina. wikidata.org.
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  11. [18] . Caligula. wikidata.org.
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  19. [8] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . Germanicus, Tiberius Druze Nero. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [12] . Germanicus, Tiberius Druze Nero. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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